Ecotourism in the Republic of Congo: A study case of sustainable alternative for development and conservation in Tsoulou Reserve

Bachelor of Science Samanta Victoria Torres Molina, BSc

Diplomová práce

Abstract:

Ecotourism is known as a more sustainable alternative to tourism in protected areas as it seeks a balance between the three pillars: economic, environmental and social. This research was carried out in the Tsoulou Reserve in the Republic of Congo and analyzes the current situation of this reserve to determine whether ecotourism is an alternative for sustainable development in this reserve and for the local communities. In order to determine this, field research was carried out to characterize the current situation of the reserve and its potential for ecotourism, as well as interviews and documentary research to obtain the necessary information to determine whether the reserve meets the basic requirements to develop tourism activities or what would be needed to do so. Strategies and future courses of action for the development of an ecotourism plan were also proposed.

Keywords

ecotourism, conservation, sustainable development, protected area, sustainability, Africa

Jazyk práce: angličtina

Datum vytvoření / odevzdání či podání práce: 31. 3. 2024

Obhajoba závěrečné práce

• Obhajoba proběhla 23. 5. 2024
• Vedoucí: doc. Peter Kumble, Ph.D.
• Oponent: Tomáš Jůnek, Ph.D.

Česká zemědělská univerzita v Praze

Fakulta životního prostředí

Magisterský studijní program:
Nature Conservation